Thermal–Structural Linear Static Analysis of Functionally Graded Beams Using Reddy Beam Theory

In this work, a finite element model to perform the thermal–structural analysis of beams made functionally graded material (FGM) is presented. The formulation based on third-order shear deformation theory. constituents FGM are considered vary only in thickness direction, and effective properties evaluated by means rule mixtures. volume distribution top constituent modeled using power law form. A comparison present with numerical results available literature reveals that they good agreement. addition, routine study plane models commercial code used verify performance proposed model. displacements for different values exponent surface temperatures Furthermore, normal stress variation along shown several exponents subjected thermal mechanical loads.